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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 774.30 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 774.30 and 325.09 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 774.30 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/774.30 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 774.30 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 251,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,713.32/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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